The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in Sterling, VA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 194 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Sterling, VA. Of these, 155 are Experienced, 38 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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194 providers found
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine

    TruHealthNow

    22000 Dulles Retail Plaza, 
    Sterling, VA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Cleveland is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sterling, Virginia. Dr. Cleveland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    46169 Westlake Dr, 200, 
    Sterling, VA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish, Urdu

    Nisha Chand is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Sterling, Virginia. Dr. Chand is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, and Indigestion.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    46169 Westlake Dr, 200, 
    Sterling, VA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lance Lasner is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Sterling, Virginia. Dr. Lasner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), and Indigestion.

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    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Inova Gastroenterology - Fair Oaks

    3620 Joseph Siewick Dr, 406, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Michael McCabe is a specialty care physician board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology/hepatology. He joined Inova in 2025 and has been practicing since 2013. Before joining Inova, Dr. McCabe was a Partner at Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology, the largest gastroenterology practice in Denver, CO, where he led their advanced endoscopy program. During his tenure, he served as Medical Director, developing and implementing a system-wide advanced endoscopy program that expanded access to cutting-edge diagnostic and therapeutic procedures across the region. He is excited to begin the next chapter of his career at Inova and return to the East Coast to be closer to his growing family. Dr. McCabe completed his residency and fellowship at the University of Virginia, where he later joined the clinical faculty and their highly prestigious Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship, gaining proficiency in the latest state-of-the-art endoscopic techniques. Dr. McCabe provides individualized, patient-centered care with a strong emphasis on clear and effective communication. He empowers patients by ensuring they fully understand their condition and treatment options. His clinical expertise includes general gastroenterology, mainly focused on diagnosing, staging and endoscopic management of gastrointestinal malignancies. His special interest includes pancreaticobiliary diseases. Dr. McCabe is highly trained in advanced endoscopic procedures, including endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), cholangioscopy, enteral stenting, radiofrequency ablation and endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR). His specialized skills allow for minimally invasive approaches to diagnosing and treating complex GI conditions, particularly those related to GI malignancies. In his free time, Dr. McCabe enjoys spending time with family, skiing, hiking and traveling. Dr. Mccabe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine

    Herndon Family Medicine

    381 Elden St, 1000, 
    Herndon, VA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Cooper is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Herndon, Virginia. Dr. Cooper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Concussion.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    44320 Premier Plz, 110, 
    Ashburn, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Lee is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Ashburn, Virginia. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Tinnitus, and Jones Syndrome.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Inova Gastroenterology - Fair Oaks

    3620 Joseph Siewick Dr, 406, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Windham is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Windham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Menetrier Disease, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Consultants Of Northern Virginia

    3650 Joseph Siewick Drive, Suite 107, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Huh is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Huh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, and Indigestion.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine

    Loudoun Medical Group PC

    46440 Benedict Dr Ste 107, 
    Sterling, VA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Martin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sterling, Virginia. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Cellulitis.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    21170 Ashby Ponds Blvd, 
    Ashburn, VA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gauthami Gondy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ashburn, Virginia. Dr. Gondy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine | Geriatrics
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine | Geriatrics
    21170 Ashby Ponds Blvd, 
    Ashburn, VA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shaveta Kotwal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics in Ashburn, Virginia. Dr. Kotwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Metatarsalgia, and Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine

    Erickson Health Medical Group Of Virginia PC

    21170 Ashby Ponds Blvd, 
    Ashburn, VA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Mancini is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ashburn, Virginia. Dr. Mancini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Cerebellar Degeneration, Orthostatic Hypotension, Colonoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    21135 Whitfield Pl, Unit 102, 
    Sterling, VA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Crenshaw is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Sterling, Virginia. Dr. Crenshaw is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, and Swallowing Difficulty.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing

    Goals Of Care PLLC

    492 Elden St, 
    Herndon, VA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Hilburn is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Herndon, Virginia. Dr. Hilburn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Vascular Dementia.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine

    Virginia Premium Medical Care

    44790 Maynard Sq Ste 320, 
    Ashburn, VA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vandana Palagiri is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ashburn, Virginia. Dr. Palagiri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Muscle Atrophy, Decorticate Posture, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Geriatrics
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Geriatrics

    Office

    20535 Earhart Pl, 
    Sterling, VA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Said Sana is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Sterling, Virginia. Dr. Sana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    1860 Town Center Dr, 335, 
    Reston, VA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edwin Lee is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology | Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology | Transplant Surgery
    19450 Deerfield Ave, 265, 
    Leesburg, VA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nadeem Khan is a Gastroenterologist and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Leesburg, Virginia. Dr. Khan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing

    Advanced Ear Nose And Throat Specialists

    19490 Sandridge Way, 230, 
    Leesburg, VA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mahesh Parameswaran is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Leesburg, Virginia. Dr. Parameswaran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, and Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health

    3700 Joseph Siewick Dr, 308, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Turkish
    Offers Telehealth

    Behzad Kalaghchi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Kalaghchi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Painful Swallowing?

    Painful swallowing is any pain or discomfort while swallowing. You may feel it high in the neck or lower down behind the breastbone. Most often, the pain feels like a strong sensation of squeezing or burning. Painful swallowing may be a symptom of a serious disorder.